Ohio DMV Permit Mock Exam (2026)

Question 1 of 40

Another vehicle is passing you. What should you do?

1. Stay in your lane and keep a constant speed
2. Speed up
3. Move to the left

Question 2 of 40

The traffic lights at an intersection are not working. What should you do?

1. Go through if no one is coming
2. Treat it as a yield sign
3. Treat it as a four-way stop

Question 3 of 40

At a four-way stop, you and another driver arrive at the same time. Who goes first?

1. The driver on the right
2. The driver on the left
3. The larger vehicle

Question 4 of 40

How far before turning must you signal in Ohio?

1. At least 25 feet
2. At least 100 feet
3. At least 500 feet

Question 5 of 40

Your light is green but traffic is backed up across the intersection. What must you do?

1. Enter and wait in the intersection
2. Honk until traffic moves
3. Wait before the intersection until there is room on the other side

Question 6 of 40

When must you show proof of insurance in Ohio?

1. Only when buying a car
2. Only once a year
3. With a traffic ticket, at inspections, in traffic court and after a crash with over $400 in damage

Question 7 of 40

Why should you never combine alcohol with other drugs?

1. They cancel each other out
2. Drugs may increase the effects of alcohol or add their own
3. It only matters with illegal drugs

Question 8 of 40

What is the minimum tire tread depth in Ohio?

1. 1/32 inch
2. 1/4 inch
3. 1/16 inch

Question 9 of 40

Before changing lanes, how should you check your blind spot?

1. Use only the rear-view mirror
2. Turn your head and look over your shoulder
3. Honk and move

Question 10 of 40

When are studded tires legal in Ohio?

1. All year
2. From November 1 through April 15
3. Only in January and February

Question 11 of 40

How may you use a center two-way left-turn lane?

1. To pass slow vehicles
2. As a travel lane
3. Only to make a left turn

Question 12 of 40

When does the license of a driver under 21 expire in Ohio?

1. On the 18th birthday
2. On the 21st birthday
3. Four years after it is issued

Question 13 of 40

What does this pennant-shaped sign mean?

1. You are entering a no-passing zone
2. Passing lane ahead
3. Road narrows

Question 14 of 40

In a four-way roundabout, which exit do you take to turn left?

1. The first exit
2. The second exit
3. The third exit

Question 15 of 40

A front tire blows out. What should you do?

1. Grip the wheel firmly, keep going straight and slow down gradually without braking
2. Brake hard right away
3. Steer sharply to the side

Question 16 of 40

You move to Ohio and start a job. How soon must you get an Ohio driver license?

1. Within 30 days
2. Within 90 days
3. Within one year

Question 17 of 40

What does this sign mean?

1. No right turn
2. Right turn only
3. Keep right

Question 18 of 40

What should you remember when passing farm machinery?

1. Farm machinery always pulls over
2. You may pass on the shoulder
3. The operator cannot hear approaching vehicles

Question 19 of 40

What does this sign warn you about?

1. A school bus stop
2. A pedestrian crossing ahead
3. A playground

Question 20 of 40

A driver under 18 is convicted of two moving violations. What happens?

1. An automatic three-month suspension
2. A warning letter only
3. Nothing until age 18

Question 21 of 40

You hit an unattended parked car. What must you do?

1. Report it to the police or leave your information at the scene
2. Nothing, if no one saw it
3. Only tell your insurer

Question 22 of 40

What does this round yellow sign mean?

1. A rest area
2. A road closure
3. A railroad crossing is ahead

Question 23 of 40

How many times may you take the knowledge test online through BMV Online Services?

1. Two attempts in a six-month period
2. Unlimited, once a day
3. Only once

Question 24 of 40

About how far does it take to brake to a stop from 50 mph on dry pavement?

1. About 158 feet
2. About 40 feet
3. About 500 feet

Question 25 of 40

Is there a grace period after your Ohio license expires?

1. Yes, 30 days
2. Yes, six months
3. No; driving with an expired license risks a citation

Question 26 of 40

What following distance does the Ohio manual recommend?

1. One second
2. Four seconds, or one car length per 10 mph
3. Two car lengths at any speed

Question 27 of 40

What does a steady yellow light mean?

1. The light is about to turn red: prepare to stop
2. Speed up to cross
3. Stop and then go

Question 28 of 40

What rights do horse-drawn buggies and horseback riders have on Ohio roads?

1. The same rights as motor vehicles
2. None; they must use the shoulder
3. Only on weekends

Question 29 of 40

According to the Ohio manual, which of these must you yield to?

1. A funeral procession
2. A car with a learner sign
3. A taxi

Question 30 of 40

May a 14-year-old ride in the open cargo bed of a pickup at 40 mph?

1. Yes, if sitting down
2. No, not under 16 above 25 mph, except in limited cases
3. Yes, on rural roads

Question 31 of 40

How far behind a large truck can its rear blind spot extend?

1. About 10 feet
2. There is none
3. Up to 200 feet

Question 32 of 40

Can legally prescribed medicine affect your driving?

1. No, prescriptions are always safe
2. Only if you take more than the dose
3. Yes; check the warning label or ask your doctor or pharmacist

Question 33 of 40

A 6-year-old who is 4 feet 2 inches tall rides in your car. What restraint does Ohio law require?

1. Only a lap belt
2. Nothing, in the back seat
3. A booster seat

Question 34 of 40

How may an adult driver in Ohio use a phone while driving?

1. Holding it to text at low speed
2. Any way, if no police are around
3. Hands-free, activating it with a single touch or swipe

Question 35 of 40

Your car starts to skid on ice. What should you do?

1. Brake hard
2. Steer the opposite way
3. Take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid

Question 36 of 40

Besides signs, how else can parking restrictions be shown?

1. With flashing lights
2. They are always shown on signs
3. With colored curb markings

Question 37 of 40

How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Ohio?

1. No closer than 5 feet
2. No closer than 30 feet
3. No closer than 10 feet

Question 38 of 40

Is riding on the outside of a moving vehicle allowed in Ohio?

1. Yes, below 15 mph
2. Yes, on private roads only
3. No, never

Question 39 of 40

What causes skids, according to the Ohio manual?

1. Using the turn signal
2. Driving in the right lane
3. Driving too fast for conditions, stopping too suddenly or losing tire grip

Question 40 of 40

A driver under 18 is caught using a phone while driving. What is the penalty for a first violation?

1. 60-day suspension and a $150 fine
2. 2 points only
3. A warning